Ammon Swenson

2 days ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson

This episode of Addressing Alaskans features Teacher Tales,a storytelling event in the spirit of the Moth and Arctic Entries. Hear funny, inspiring and heartfelt stories from local educators. This event was recorded at Bear Tooth on April 30 and was edited for broadcast. The event was presented in part by Hearthkyn and moderated by hosted by Sarah Cronick and Matt Sugita.

2 days ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson

"Dial M for Murder" is a classic crime thriller based in the 1950s about a murder plot gone awry and the resulting investigation. Outside of the theater, the play was made famous with Alfred Hitchcock's film adaptation starring Grace Kelly. Cyrano's Theater Company opened their run of the play on May 9 and it runs through June 1. For this production, Cyrano's is using an updated adaptation by Jeffery Hatcher from Frederick Knott's original script.

1 week ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson

Author Aurora Hardy's previous work “Windswept : Chitina Alaska Childhood” and “Windswept : Tales for Children” reflect on her childhood of growing up in a remote cabin near Chitina, Alaska. One is a memoir and the other is for kids, both illustrated by her son Pyrce Raphael.

2 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson

To celebrate April being National Poetry Month, this episode of Addressing Alaskans includes selections Alaska Quarterly Review's "Pièces de Résistance" web series. The series features renowned writers discussing and reading their work in an intimate virtual setting. This episode includes poets W.J. Herbert, George Bilgere, Shara McCallum, Doug Ramspeck and Julie Danho. Alaska Quarterly Review editor-in-chief Ronald Spatz hosts each program.

3 weeks ago | alaskapublic.org | Ammon Swenson

This Saturday is the Hip Hop Orchestra Experience in the Discovery Theater. The show promises to combine hip hop with classical music displaying how compositions from Bach or Mozart can find new energy when reimagined. The Anchorage Concert Association presentation features Alaska Youth Orchestra members and alumni backing up MC Unity Lewis, Yung Phil and Anchorage's Brother Buffalo. Brother Buffalo is a hip hop duo comprised of brothers Jake and Garrett Swenson.